Vocabulary Cards
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A2 adjective
main
主要な
Meaning
most important; chief in size, extent, or importance
Example
The main reason for his success is hard work.
B2 noun
mainland
Meaning
the principal landmass of a country or continent, as opposed to the surrounding islands
Example
The mainland of Australia is home to most of its population.
B1 adverb
Mainly
主に; おもに
Meaning
for the most part; chiefly; primarily
Example
The conference was mainly about environmental protection and climate change.
B2 noun
mainstream
主流
Meaning
the ideas, attitudes, or activities that are regarded as normal or conventional; the dominant trend in opinion or fashion
Example
Social media has become a mainstream source of news for many people.
B1 verb
maintain
維持する
Meaning
To keep in good condition; to preserve or sustain.
Example
Maintaining discipline in educational institutions is crucial.
B2 noun
maintenance
メンテナンス
Meaning
The process of keeping something in proper working condition; upkeep.
Example
Regular maintenance increases the lifespan of machines.
B2 noun
Maize
トウモロコシ
Meaning
a tall cereal plant bearing large grains on a cob; corn
Example
Farmers in the region grow maize as their primary crop for both food and animal feed.
C1 adjective
Majestic
壮大な
Meaning
Having impressive beauty, dignity, or grandeur; regal and stately in appearance.
Example
The majestic Himalayas stand tall against the sky.
A2 adjective
major
重要な
Meaning
important, serious, or significant
Example
Climate change is a major concern for the world.
B1 noun
majority
多数派
Meaning
The greater number; the larger part of something.
Example
The majority demanded their rights.
A1 verb
make
作る
Meaning
to create, produce, or construct something
Example
I make coffee every morning.
B1 noun
maker
創造者
Meaning
a person or thing that makes or produces something
Example
He is a famous movie maker in Hollywood.
C1 adjective
makeshift
即席の
Meaning
used as a temporary substitute; improvised
Example
They used boxes as a makeshift table.
B1 noun
makeup
化粧
Meaning
cosmetics used to enhance or alter appearance
Example
She applied makeup before the party.
A2 noun
making
制作
Meaning
the process of producing or constructing something
Example
The making of the movie took over two years.
C2 adjective
maladroit
不器用
Meaning
clumsy or awkward in movement or behavior
Example
His maladroit attempt at fixing the chair made it worse.
C1 noun
Malady
病気; 疾患; 重大な問題
Meaning
A disease or ailment; a serious problem
Example
The doctor diagnosed a rare malady that affected her nervous system.
C1 noun
malaise
不調
Meaning
a general feeling of discomfort, illness, or unease whose exact cause is difficult to identify
Example
After the long journey, she felt a general malaise.
C2 noun
malapropism
誤用語
Meaning
the mistaken use of a word in place of a similar-sounding one, often with amusing effect
Example
He is famous for his malapropism when speaking in public.
C2 adjective, adverb
malapropos
不適切
Meaning
inappropriate or unsuitable; at an inconvenient or inappropriate time
Example
His comment was malapropos during the serious discussion.
B2 noun
malaria
マラリア
Meaning
a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating
Example
Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.
C2 noun
Malati
マラティ
Meaning
a fragrant climbing plant with small white flowers, commonly known as jasmine
Example
The malati vine covered the garden wall with sweet-smelling flowers.
C2 noun
malcontent
不満な人
Meaning
A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.
Example
The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.
A2 noun/adjective
male
男性
Meaning
a man or boy; relating to men or boys
Example
The school has more male teachers than female teachers.